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Tuesday, November 5
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Falcons Open 2019-20 Season With 94-73 Victory Over Tiffin
November 05, 2019 | Men's Basketball
Box Score
Post-Game Audio: Coach Huger With Todd Walker
Post-Game Video: Huger | Turner/Plowden
Game Highlights: Tiffin at Bowling Green
Photo Gallery: BGSU Marketing / Communications
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team opened its 2019-20 season on Tuesday (Nov. 5) night with a 94-73 victory over Tiffin University. The contest was played inside the Stroh Center.
The Falcons led for 39:27 of the game's 40 minutes. Bowling Green scored the first eight points of the contest, and cruised to victory. BGSU led by as many as 26 points. The Falcons have now won 14-straight season openers at home.
On the night, 11 different Falcons scored, led by redshirt-junior guard Justin Turner's 20-point night. Turner has now scored 20-plus points in 27 career games. Junior forward Daeqwon Plowden recorded the second double-double of his career, as he finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Bowling Green limited the Dragons to 36.0 percent (27-of-75) shooting, while the Falcons out-rebounded Tiffin on the night by a 61-33 margin. BGSU drilled seven three-pointers, and shot 48.6 percent (35-of-72) from the floor.
QUOTE OF THE GAME
"A win is a win, so I'll take it and run. We have a lot of things to clean up. It starts with the defense once again. We have to get better defensively. We have to do a much better job in transition, and we have to do a better job of talking on the defensive end." – Coach Huger
TODD WALKER RADIO CALLS
• #DeepFrye
• Juice Triple
• Another Plowden Three-Ball
• #DowntownDiggs
• Mattos Block Leads To Frye Layup
• #DowntownDiggs x 2
• Laster Buzzer Beater
• Juice SLAM!
• Mattos Block & Bucket
• Good Layup
FALCON FACTS
• Bowling Green is 3-0 in season openers at home under head coach Michael Huger.
• The Falcons improved to 7-2 in home openers at the Stroh Center.
• Bowling Green has now won 14-straight season openers at home.
• With the win, BGSU improves to 90-15 in home openers and 76-29 in season openers all-time.
• The Falcons move to 9-0 against Tiffin all-time. BGSU has now won a season opener against Tiffin in back-to-back seasons. Last year, on Nov. 6, 2018, BGSU earned a 91-52 victory over the Dragons on opening night.
• Bowling Green inches to 33-20 in non-conference games under head coach Michael Huger.
• Dating back to last season, the Falcons have accumulated a 19-4 record at the Stroh Center over their last 23 home contests.
• Bowling Green's 61 rebounds were the most in a single game since the 2018-19 season opener versus Tiffin on Nov. 6, 2018. On the night, BGSU pulled down 62 rebounds.
• The Falcons posted five blocks on the night. Last season, BGSU recorded five-plus blocks in just 6-of-34 contests.
• BGSU scored more points off turnovers (18-13), and also had more paint points (46-32) and second-chance points (21-12).
PLAYER NOTES
• Redshirt-junior guard Justin Turner led Bowling Green with a team-high 20 points. Turner has now scored 20-plus points in 27 career games. The native of Detroit also added six rebounds, one assist and one steal.
• With his 20 points, Turner moved up three spots on BGSU's all-time scoring list. Turner now ranks 33rd all-time. On the night, Turner surpassed Nate Miller (2006-09 | 1,133), Josh Almanson (2000-05 | 1,136) and Tommy Harris (1975-77 | 1,137). Turner has scored 1,146 points in 70 career games.
• Junior forward Daeqwon Plowden registered the second double-double of his career, as he finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Plowden also chipped in with three assists, one steal and one block. Plowden's first-career double-double came at Detroit Mercy last season. On that night (Nov. 20, 2018), Plowden had 10 points and 13 rebounds.
• Senior guard Dylan Frye finished the ballgame with 13 points, six rebounds and three assists. Frye came up one rebound short of tying his career high. Frye made his 80th start as a Falcon.
• Frye moved past Richaun Holmes (2012-15 | 1,089) on the Bowling Green all-time scoring list on the evening. Frye now ranks 38th all-time, having scored 1,098 points in his career over 98 games.
• Junior forward Trey Diggs made his debut in the Orange and Brown. Diggs went 2-for-3 from downtown, and posted a +13 on-court rating in 18 minutes.
• Sophomore center Tayler Mattos had a career night. Mattos set career highs in the following: points (9), rebounds (15), blocks (3), steals (1), field foals (4), and minutes (17). Mattos recorded a game-high 15 rebounds in just 17 minutes of action. Mattos played in his 19th game as a Falcon, while making his first-career start.
• Senior guard Michael Laster tied his career high with seven assists. Laster notched seven assists in a win at Western Michigan last season on Feb. 5, 2019. The senior went 3-for-6 from the floor in the 2019-20 season opener, scoring eight points. Laster also had three rebounds, and only committed one turnover.
• Redshirt-sophomore forward Matiss Kulackovskis contributed with six points and four rebounds in 12 minutes on the floor. Kulackovskis posted a +5 on-court rating.
• Senior guard Ethan Good played three minutes, and was a perfect 1-for-1 from the floor. Good converted on a tough layup late in the game, marking the third-career made field goal in his career.
• Senior forward Marlon Sierra tied a career high with eight rebounds. Sierra scored two points, as well. Sierra pulled down eight rebounds for just the second time in his career, matching his career high, which was set on Dec. 8, 2018 in a home win over Green Bay.
• Freshmen Davin Zeigler, Chandler Turner and Isaac Elsasser each made their Bowling Green debuts. Zeigler started, and finished with two points and one rebound. Turner had four points and three rebounds, while Elsasser logged three minutes.
MEN'S BASKETBALL LINKS
BGSU Men's Basketball Season Tickets – Purchase Today
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Schedule
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Quick Facts / Prospectus
Join The Falcon Club Today!
UPCOMING HOME SCHEDULE
Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. | vs. Fairmont State | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | vs. Dartmouth | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
Twitter: @BGSUMHoops / @BGAthletics
Instagram: @BGFalcons
Website: BGSUFalcons.com
Gallery: (11/5/2019) MBB vs. Tiffin (Isaiah Vazquez)
Post-Game Audio: Coach Huger With Todd Walker
Post-Game Video: Huger | Turner/Plowden
Game Highlights: Tiffin at Bowling Green
Photo Gallery: BGSU Marketing / Communications
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team opened its 2019-20 season on Tuesday (Nov. 5) night with a 94-73 victory over Tiffin University. The contest was played inside the Stroh Center.
The Falcons led for 39:27 of the game's 40 minutes. Bowling Green scored the first eight points of the contest, and cruised to victory. BGSU led by as many as 26 points. The Falcons have now won 14-straight season openers at home.
On the night, 11 different Falcons scored, led by redshirt-junior guard Justin Turner's 20-point night. Turner has now scored 20-plus points in 27 career games. Junior forward Daeqwon Plowden recorded the second double-double of his career, as he finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Bowling Green limited the Dragons to 36.0 percent (27-of-75) shooting, while the Falcons out-rebounded Tiffin on the night by a 61-33 margin. BGSU drilled seven three-pointers, and shot 48.6 percent (35-of-72) from the floor.
QUOTE OF THE GAME
"A win is a win, so I'll take it and run. We have a lot of things to clean up. It starts with the defense once again. We have to get better defensively. We have to do a much better job in transition, and we have to do a better job of talking on the defensive end." – Coach Huger
TODD WALKER RADIO CALLS
• #DeepFrye
• Juice Triple
• Another Plowden Three-Ball
• #DowntownDiggs
• Mattos Block Leads To Frye Layup
• #DowntownDiggs x 2
• Laster Buzzer Beater
• Juice SLAM!
• Mattos Block & Bucket
• Good Layup
FALCON FACTS
• Bowling Green is 3-0 in season openers at home under head coach Michael Huger.
• The Falcons improved to 7-2 in home openers at the Stroh Center.
• Bowling Green has now won 14-straight season openers at home.
• With the win, BGSU improves to 90-15 in home openers and 76-29 in season openers all-time.
• The Falcons move to 9-0 against Tiffin all-time. BGSU has now won a season opener against Tiffin in back-to-back seasons. Last year, on Nov. 6, 2018, BGSU earned a 91-52 victory over the Dragons on opening night.
• Bowling Green inches to 33-20 in non-conference games under head coach Michael Huger.
• Dating back to last season, the Falcons have accumulated a 19-4 record at the Stroh Center over their last 23 home contests.
• Bowling Green's 61 rebounds were the most in a single game since the 2018-19 season opener versus Tiffin on Nov. 6, 2018. On the night, BGSU pulled down 62 rebounds.
• The Falcons posted five blocks on the night. Last season, BGSU recorded five-plus blocks in just 6-of-34 contests.
• BGSU scored more points off turnovers (18-13), and also had more paint points (46-32) and second-chance points (21-12).
PLAYER NOTES
• Redshirt-junior guard Justin Turner led Bowling Green with a team-high 20 points. Turner has now scored 20-plus points in 27 career games. The native of Detroit also added six rebounds, one assist and one steal.
• With his 20 points, Turner moved up three spots on BGSU's all-time scoring list. Turner now ranks 33rd all-time. On the night, Turner surpassed Nate Miller (2006-09 | 1,133), Josh Almanson (2000-05 | 1,136) and Tommy Harris (1975-77 | 1,137). Turner has scored 1,146 points in 70 career games.
• Junior forward Daeqwon Plowden registered the second double-double of his career, as he finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Plowden also chipped in with three assists, one steal and one block. Plowden's first-career double-double came at Detroit Mercy last season. On that night (Nov. 20, 2018), Plowden had 10 points and 13 rebounds.
• Senior guard Dylan Frye finished the ballgame with 13 points, six rebounds and three assists. Frye came up one rebound short of tying his career high. Frye made his 80th start as a Falcon.
• Frye moved past Richaun Holmes (2012-15 | 1,089) on the Bowling Green all-time scoring list on the evening. Frye now ranks 38th all-time, having scored 1,098 points in his career over 98 games.
• Junior forward Trey Diggs made his debut in the Orange and Brown. Diggs went 2-for-3 from downtown, and posted a +13 on-court rating in 18 minutes.
• Sophomore center Tayler Mattos had a career night. Mattos set career highs in the following: points (9), rebounds (15), blocks (3), steals (1), field foals (4), and minutes (17). Mattos recorded a game-high 15 rebounds in just 17 minutes of action. Mattos played in his 19th game as a Falcon, while making his first-career start.
• Senior guard Michael Laster tied his career high with seven assists. Laster notched seven assists in a win at Western Michigan last season on Feb. 5, 2019. The senior went 3-for-6 from the floor in the 2019-20 season opener, scoring eight points. Laster also had three rebounds, and only committed one turnover.
• Redshirt-sophomore forward Matiss Kulackovskis contributed with six points and four rebounds in 12 minutes on the floor. Kulackovskis posted a +5 on-court rating.
• Senior guard Ethan Good played three minutes, and was a perfect 1-for-1 from the floor. Good converted on a tough layup late in the game, marking the third-career made field goal in his career.
• Senior forward Marlon Sierra tied a career high with eight rebounds. Sierra scored two points, as well. Sierra pulled down eight rebounds for just the second time in his career, matching his career high, which was set on Dec. 8, 2018 in a home win over Green Bay.
• Freshmen Davin Zeigler, Chandler Turner and Isaac Elsasser each made their Bowling Green debuts. Zeigler started, and finished with two points and one rebound. Turner had four points and three rebounds, while Elsasser logged three minutes.
MEN'S BASKETBALL LINKS
BGSU Men's Basketball Season Tickets – Purchase Today
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Schedule
2019-20 BGSU Men's Basketball Quick Facts / Prospectus
Join The Falcon Club Today!
UPCOMING HOME SCHEDULE
Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. | vs. Fairmont State | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
Nov. 30 | 4 p.m. | vs. Dartmouth | TICKETS | WATCH | LIVE STATS
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
Twitter: @BGSUMHoops / @BGAthletics
Instagram: @BGFalcons
Website: BGSUFalcons.com
Team Stats
Tiffin
BGSU
FG%
.360
.486
3FG%
.242
.292
FT%
.611
.654
RB
33
61
TO
11
16
STL
7
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
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FGM
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3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
16
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
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